More than 294,300 people in Wisconsin are living with a cancer diagnosis. The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative aims to lift the burden cancer can have on patients and families. Made up of a statewide coalition of 140 organizations, the collaborative provides organizations on the front lines of cancer care and prevention with the tools, support and knowledge they need to create healthier communities. Over the next 10 years, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is working to provide better access for cancer screening and treatment and improve cancer health equity across the state.
School of Medicine and Public Health
Recognized as an international leader in education, research and service, the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) continues to evolve to meet changing health care needs. Together, we are advancing health and health equity through remarkable service to patients and communities, outstanding education and innovative research.
Reducing influenza’s impact on a community,
Viral infections like influenza can easily spread in K-12 schools, potentially compromising the health of the greater community. A warning system developed by researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health may be key to keeping students, staff, and even parents, healthy during cold and flu season.